Time travel is possible when you step inside Boston’s famous Durgin-Park. Located next to Faneuil Hall, this restaurant has been in business since before the American Revolution, and while the area has evolved over the years from an unpretentious market house to a trendy tourist area filled with commercial restaurants, Durgin-Park has not changed much. The restaurant seems to have a formaldehyde-like shield around it preserving the decorum, staff and food to be almost exactly the same as it was 130 years ago.

At the entranceway an amiable old man stands at the bottom of a steep flight of stairs welcoming diners. No modern day technology is used in seating people, just the scream of his voice up the stairs. The second floor is filled with long, gingham covered tables that surround the kitchen. From nearly every table you can watch the hustle and bustle of the completely exposed kitchen that has worked like a well oiled machine for over 130 years. The third floor hosts quieter, more traditional dining and is better suited for intimate conversation.

Durgin-Park is known for its traditional Yankee fare, including rare roast beef, Boston baked beans, New England boiled dinners, chowder, apple pie, hot corn bread and Indian pudding. All the dishes are simple in ingredients, yet complex in flavor. The waitresses are very familiar with the dishes and shake their heads with approval every time someone orders one of the restaurant’s signature dishes. The menu contains something for everyone and runs about $15 per person for lunch and $28 for dinner. Durgin-Park is a unique Bostonian restaurant filled with history and tradition that will truly transport you and your taste buds back in time.